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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Delegacy

· Del·e·ga·cy · IPA
01 n. The act of delegating, or state of being delegated; deputed power.
  1. 1.
    The act of delegating, or state of being delegated; deputed power.[Obs.]
    “By way of delegacy or grand commission.” Sir W. Raleigh.
  2. 2.
    A body of delegates or commissioners; a delegation.[Obs.]